On Tuesday, calm was restored at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., after an unfounded bomb threat targeted a United Airlines flight. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed the situation had been resolved, declaring an “all clear” following the incident.
Duffy detailed the event on social media, explaining that a United flight traveling from Houston to Washington, D.C., had been subjected to a bomb threat. “The flight landed safely at DCA, passengers were evacuated, and law enforcement conducted a full search of the aircraft,” he noted.
Operations at the airport were briefly disrupted as a precautionary ground stop was implemented. Passengers from the affected United Airlines flight were transported to a terminal by bus, ensuring their safety while officials conducted their investigation.
The FBI’s Washington Field Office was actively involved, with the National Capital Response Squad responding to the bomb threat reports. Fortunately, no hazards were found. “The FBI continues to work with our law enforcement partners on this investigation,” the office stated, underscoring their ongoing commitment to public safety.
With the situation under control, Secretary Duffy expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their swift action, which allowed the Federal Aviation Administration to resume normal operations promptly. A photograph captured a United Airlines plane standing alone on the tarmac at Reagan National Airport, a stark reminder of the day’s events.
A United Airlines plane is seen isolated on the tarmac at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (WTTG)
When asked for comment, United Airlines referred Fox News to the FBI.
“The FAA is aware of a reported security issue on an aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA),” the Federal Aviation Administration wrote on X. “Passengers have been removed, and the aircraft is away from the terminal while authorities investigate.”
“United Airlines Flight 512 landed at Reagan National Airport around 11:30 a.m. and then stopped on an adjacent runway away from the terminal in response to a security threat. Airport runways remained closed until passengers were safely offloaded and bused to the terminal,” the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which runs the airport, said on X.
“Runways reopened at 12:50 p.m. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police are conducting a thorough investigation with the assistance of multiple law enforcement partners. Several flights were diverted to other airports during the runway closure,” it continued.
“People meeting passengers or flying this afternoon should expect delays and check with their airline for updated flight information,” it also said.
